Pedestrian critically injured after collision in Liverpool city centre
One woman has been arrested after incident on The Strand
Last updated 7th Oct 2023
A woman has been arrested after a serious collision on The Strand in Liverpool city centre in the early hours of this morning.
A white Audi TT, travelling a speed, came to the attention of patrols at about 1.10am.
Soon after, the vehicle was in collision with a private hire car on The Strand near its junction with Brunswick Street, which was in turn involved in a collision with a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital for treatment for serious injuries. His condition is described as critical.
The private hire driver, a man in his 50s, also required treatment for neck injuries.
Efforts are ongoing to locate the driver, who made off on foot, while a passenger was detained at the scene.
A 53-year-old woman from Southport was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and has been taken into custody to be interviewed.
The Strand is closed in both directions between James Street and Chapel Street while officers investigate at the scene and emergency services continue to deal with the incident. These road closures may affect other areas of the city centre and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, Lead Investigating Officer for the MATRIX Serious Collision Investigation Unit said, “An investigation has been launched following this collision, which has left a 44-year-old man with serious injuries.
"While an arrest has been made in connection with the incident, the investigation is still very much in its early stages and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident to please get in touch.
"I would ask that if you were in the area at the time or have premises nearby, to please review your CCTV or dashcam in case the incident was captured, including any footage of the Audi TT shortly before the incident. Every piece of information, no matter how small, could help us with our ongoing enquiries."
Merseyside Police also said the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct as the incident followed recent police contact.